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Westpac CEO on Covid uncertainty
Banks have been asked by the government to help implement a number of measures to ease the burden on New Zealanders, including a six month deferral on mortgage repayments and offering $500,000 loans… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis now more concerned about becoming seriously ill
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show to reveal the results of the latest survey, which shows Kiwis are more worried… Audio
Bus companies accused of forcing drivers to take leave
Two of the country's biggest bus operators are being accused of gaming the system and using Covid-19 restrictions as an opportunity to reduce the amount of annual leave they owe drivers.
84,000 call for rent amnesty
There are growing calls for the government to provide an amnesty on rent while the country is under alert level 4.
ActionStation delivered a petition with thousands of signatures to Green Party… Audio
Coronavirus: Government ensures sport funding continues
The government has announced it will ensure the funding of country's sports organisations.
All international, professional and grass roots sports has been either cancelled or postponed as a result of… Audio
Increased borrowing among lower credit scores after lockdown news
Credit inquiries dropped sharply by 60 percent when the lockdown was announced, data from last month has shown.
Coronavirus: Fletchers asks staff to take huge pay cut
A union representing Fletchers staff says it's obscene that workers pay will be severely docked over the next three months but senior executives won't take nearly as much of a financial hit.
The… Audio
Mortgage debt and rent holidays could be the key
Mortgage debt and rent holidays will help businesses and employees survive says Dr David Wilson from Cities and Regions Ltd. Audio
Fincap wants brakes on payday lenders during Covid-19 lockdown
A nationwide budgeting service wants online payday lenders shuttered during the country's lockdown period amid concern people desperate for money will turn to loan sharks. An interest rate cap on… Audio
Kiwibank on business loans: 'Talk to us early'
Businesses struggling during the Covid-19 crisis will now be able to apply for a loan from a $6.2b scheme being backed by the government. Nine banks have been approved to offer the loans of up to… Audio
Coronavirus: Christchurch businesses could get rates relief
The Christchurch City Council is considering letting businesses and property owners delay paying their rates for six months.
Under the scheme being considered by council today, businesses that can… Audio
Coronavirus: Unemployment could hit double digits
The government is warning that unemployment could climb into the double digits as the fallout of Covid-19 continues.
New Zealand's unemployment rate has been in single digits since 1993.
Council of… Audio
DHB refuses to grant special leave to pregnant nurse
A pregnant nurse is angry and upset that the DHB she works for is refusing to give her special leave during the Covid-19 lockdown.
The woman says her midwife has advised her to isolate herself… Audio
Coronavirus: Dad welcomes time with kids during lockdown
For one father in Whanganui, the lockdown is a welcome opportunity to spend quality time with his children like he never has before. Harley Pomeroy has experienced months of stress as the impacts of… Audio
Businesses costs rise as the minimum wages goes up
New Zealand businesses face increased costs as the minimum wage increases from &17.70 an hour to $18.90. Audio
House prices were increasing before lockdown
The QV House Price Index data rose 6.1 percent in the year to March, with the average house price rising to $728,276. Audio
5700 approach ANZ for homeloan help
More than 5-thousand seven-hundred (5700) ANZ homeloan customers have contacted the bank seeking assistance with repaying their mortgage. Last week the Government announced an agreement with the banks… Audio
Mary Holm explains mortgage holidays
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm shares her advice about mortgage holidays. Audio
Funds tight? Kiwisaver should be last resort only
People are being urged not to dip into their Kiwisaver fund to get them through the Covid-19 lockdown.
It is possible to access Kiwisaver through a hardship grant, but the Retirement Commissioner… Audio
'You're just left in limbo ... we're sitting here struggling'
Government agencies may be working overtime to get wage subsidies to people during lockdown but many are still in the dark over what they are entitled to and when they will get it.
